PRM 337 UAGC PRM 337

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read the Work Breakdown StructurLinks to an external site. webpage, Chapter 4: Defining the Project from your course textbook, Chapter 5.4: Create WBS from the book A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMOK Guide) and watch Project Management | Work Breakdown StructurLinks to an external site..

In your discussion, post images and expound on your Project Scope Statement Overview and work breakdown structure (WBS) from PRM300: Introduction to Project Management. If appropriate, a process breakdown structure (PBS) should be used. If you either did not take PRM 300 or do not have your WBS, contact your instructor for the option of receiving a substitute WBS or for using a WBS from a previous course.

In your discussion post, address the following:

• Be sure to identify the deliverables and organization units (people) responsible.
• Discuss how you coded your system.
• Give an example of at least one work package in each of your cost accounts.
• Develop a corresponding organizational breakdown structure (OBS) that identifies who is responsible for what.
• Make sure you post the WBS as an image
• #2
• Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 5: Estimating Project Times and Costs from your course textbook and Chapter 5.4: Create WBS and Chapter 6.4.2.5: Bottom-Up Estimating from the book, PMBOK Guide.In your initial discussion post, address these questions:
  • What are the differences between bottom-up and top-down estimating approaches?
  • Under what conditions would you prefer one over the other?
  • Which strategy are you using in your project? Explain the reasoning behind your choice.